BRCGS Food audit — clause 4.8: Personnel facilities
Detailed audit of clause 4.8 "Personnel facilities" of the BRCGS Food Safety standard (V9), covering sub-clauses 4.8.1 to 4.8.8: changing rooms, personal storage, separation of clothing, hand washing (signage, water, hands-free taps, soap, drying), toilets, smoking areas and e-cigarettes, food brought in by staff and catering / vending machines. Each requirement is rated against the BRCGS scale (Compliant / Minor / Major / Critical / N/A) with flagging of gaps and anchoring to its clause (4.8.x) for per-chapter compliance. Requirements reformulated, without reproducing the standard's protected text.
- control points
- 34
- anchored clauses
- 9
- Clauses covered
- 6
Clauses covered
| Statement of intent (SOI) & changing rooms | 4 | 4.8 · 4.8.1 |
| Storage & clothing | 3 | 4.8.2 · 4.8.3 |
| Hand-washing facilities (4.8.4) | 6 | 4.8.4 |
| Toilets (4.8.5) | 6 | 4.8.5 |
| Smokers (4.8.6) | 3 | 4.8.6 |
| Food & catering (4.8.7–4.8.8) | 4 | 4.8.7 · 4.8.8 |
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